by Jill Weberding, MPH, BSN, OCN, RN | Jul 1, 2020 | Cancer Treatment, Diet, Newly Diagnosed
We know in the cancer world there is a lot of misinformation, particularly related to nutritional advice. One of the most widespread myths revolves around the alkaline diet. Before diving deeper into the alkaline diet theory, it is helpful to remember anyone can post...
by Jill Weberding, MPH, BSN, OCN, RN | Jun 28, 2019 | Cancer Treatment, Diagnosis
You may have heard people talk about lymph nodes when discussing a cancer diagnosis. Your next thought may have been, “What in the world are lymph nodes?” You might be trying to search through your memories from science class. You may have a vague idea or even have...
by Jill Weberding, MPH, BSN, OCN, RN | Jun 20, 2019 | Cancer Treatment, Clinical Trials, Newly Diagnosed
Clinical trials are the only avenue that advances in medicine occur. Every approved drug or treatment must go through the clinical trial process. With the increasing pace of science and technology advances, there were 19 drugs with new approvals for cancer treatment...
by Jill Weberding, MPH, BSN, OCN, RN | Jun 10, 2019 | Cancer Treatment, Newly Diagnosed
Receiving the diagnosis that you have cancer is completely overwhelming. You are quickly thrust into a whole new world of doctors, nurses, tests, and procedures. There also seems to be new language in this world filled with medical terms that you have likely never...
